As Adopted by the Senate

136th General Assembly

Regular Session S. R. No. 233

2025-2026

Senator Huffman

A R E S O L U T I O N

Honoring James W. Erisman on his One Hundredth Birthday.

WHEREAS, The members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio are pleased to extend special recognition to James W. Erisman on the auspicious occasion of his One Hundredth Birthday, November 27, 2025; and

WHEREAS, An outstanding Ohioan, James Erisman has spent his years both learning and teaching important lessons, and he has garnered immense respect. A decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he entered active service on June 23, 1944, and he served with the 30th Infantry Division in Europe, incurring a wound in combat on January 15, 1945, before being honorably discharged on December 31, 1946. Indeed, he has distinguished himself as a true patriot and comrade, and for his service, he was honored with such awards as the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars, the American Theatre Ribbon, and the Combat Infantry Badge; and

WHEREAS, In every aspect of his life, James Erisman has demonstrated compassion, generosity, and a strength of character that have served as the backbone of his proud and meaningful experiences. He has been cherished by a host of dear family and friends for manifesting all the virtues we seek to replicate, and his One Hundredth Birthday affords a unique opportunity to praise this fine man; and

WHEREAS, James Erisman has shown that each person possesses the potential to make a positive impact on our society, and he has been an inspiration to many. His years have been filled with an abundance of blessings, and as he commences another chapter, he has the renewed opportunity to appreciate beauty and kindness, to treasure love, friendship, and creative work, and to anticipate the heartwarming moments that are still to come; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That we, the members of the Senate of the 136th General Assembly of Ohio, in adopting this Resolution, applaud James W. Erisman on his One Hundredth Birthday and salute him as one of Ohio’s most exemplary citizens; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit a duly authenticated copy of this Resolution to James W. Erisman.